Pandemic cuts down man-made pollution… but will we learn in the long run? The health pandemic, like what experts have said at the beginning, is not going to go away soon. If there is a thing – a good one – that came out of our worldwide ordeal, is that the earth took a breather....
This year’s Earth Day celebration is marked by the Philippines’ first Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), approved by President Duterte, which sets a 75-percent greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and avoidance by 2030, to fulfill the country’s commitment to the Paris Agreement on Climate...
'The most sustainable garment is the one already in your wardrobe.' SoFA Design School students joining Fashion Revolution (Photo from Theresa Arigo) We all heard the story of a cinder girl who, with the help of her animal friends and some force of nature embodied by a fairy, has turned her life...
Wolf Alice Wolf Alice is the next big band from the U.K. in case you haven’t heard. Singer-guitarist Ellie Rowsell, guitarist Joff Oddie, bassist Theo Ellis and drummer Joel Amey have already cornered the UK and North America. Bulletin Entertainment interviewed Wolf Alice and started by asking...
From mess to message GREEN ARTIST Gilbert Calderon Angeles, cofounder of Green Artz In the age of information and the advent of technology many of us are becoming better informed about our environmental problems. The earth is dying and, with it, mankind. Who knows the pandemic may just be connected...
In a digitally wired world, turning off lights and gadgets for one hour appears a bit much of a sacrifice – but think again, because that “time window” could be the most important hour for us to reflect on what we can really do to save the planet we’re currently living in. “Earth Hour”...
Cesar Montano and Coco (Instagram) It's a happy picture of actor Cesar Montano kissing and hugging Coco, the five-year-old son of Miss Philippines Earth 2009 Sandra Seifert. The photo was shared by Seifert on Instagram on Nov. 25 with the caption: "Love Actually." Some netizens think that Coco is...
Imelda Schweighart (Philip Cadabuna Photography) Count controversial beauty queen Imelda Schweighart as among those who hate K-Pop now dominating the entertainment scene around the world. In a series of Facebook posts, Imelda has criticized Filipinos who idolize Korean pop culture so much that...
Miss Philippines Earth 2020 Roxanne Baeyens Will 23-year-old Filipino-Belgian Roxanne Baeyens become the country’s fifth Miss Earth titleholder on Sunday, Nov. 29. Fans worldwide can catch the journey of the country’s bet and 83 other hopefuls in their quest to become the next ambassador to...
Fashion has always played a vital role in the world of pageantry. A crystal-encrusted dress amplifies the glam factor. Platform heels help in keeping a good posture. A crown is the ultimate accessory. But as pageants evolve, so too does taste. Candidates and pageant fans are demanding an equal...
Preparations are underway for the 20th edition of the advocacy-driven Miss Earth 2020 beauty pageant. While there would be a slight change in the presentation this year, fans could still expect the international competition to bring the world together and promote its environmental campaign...
The pandemic has forced a lot of people to stay at home. Thus, waste incurred at restaurants, malls, parks, etc. are reduced because of the absence of man’s social activities. On the flip side of the coin, however, activities are now centered at home. And with that, the rise of waste also at...